DTW
Detroit
United States
8,421 km
5,233 miles
OUA
Ouagadougou
Burkina Faso
Distance
8,421 km
5,233 mi / 4,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/New_York
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

DTW OUA
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Ouagadougou Airport
IATA Code DTW OUA
ICAO Code KDTW DFFD
City Detroit Ouagadougou
Country United States Burkina Faso
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 645 ft 1,037 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 12.350000, -1.510000

Detroit (DTW) to Ouagadougou (OUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is 8,421 kilometers (5,233 miles / 4,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Burkina Faso. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:03 in Detroit, it's 21:03 in Ouagadougou. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ouagadougou (OUA) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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